Director, Capital Projects Reporting

Director, Capital Projects Reporting (CPG004L)

Employee Status: Regular

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Pay Range: 141,998.00 – 203,766.00

Location: 10 Bay Street

Closing Date: 20-Jul-2021

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!

Our Program Management Office is seeking a Director, Capital Projects Reporting to provides strategic leadership and direction in the development, implementation and management of CPG capital reporting standards, processes, practices and systems.

Reporting to the Executive is accountable for reporting on Metrolinx’s $40 billion+ capital program to senior management, Metrolinx’s Board of Directors and external stakeholders.

What will I be doing?

Leads the strategic development of and establishes a governance and policy framework for CPG capital reporting standards, processes, procedures and systems, based on industry best practices, protocols and Metrolinx business priorities, objectives and requirements;

Leads the development and management of all capital program reporting, specifically budgets, schedule, risks and status for the Chief Capital Officer, Deputy Chief Capital Officer and senior leadership team

Manages the production/delivery of reports (to various stakeholders including MTO, the federal government and internal stakeholders) based on a quality-assured dataset and provides strategic direction on how and what information should be reported based on the various audiences;

Works with stakeholders (specifically Infrastructure Ontario) to ensure that CPG’s capital projects are reported consistently, accurately and laid out to meet Metrolinx’s needs;

Develops and enforces reporting procedures that ensure that delivery teams are reporting accurate and complete information within the mandated reporting timelines;

Liaises and interacts with Program Delivery Leads (Vice Presidents) across CPG and Infrastructure Ontario to provide a high level of expertise and advice on project reporting and relevant policies and procedures;

Directs and manages a unit/department of staff through subordinate managers;

What skills and qualifications do I need?

Minimum ten (10) years’ related and progressive experience developing and managing program and project reporting systems, processes and procedures for major public infrastructure programs

Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Program Management or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent

Expert knowledge of methods, techniques and best practices of large program reporting to lead the strategic development and management of a governance framework and standards and the production of reports that drive evidence and results based decision-making and facilitate the achievement of strategic goals;

Knowledge of capital program delivery systems (including planning, costs, schedules, milestones);

Knowledge of data warehousing methodologies, management and security principles and practices to lead the development and maintenance of a secure data warehouse;

Knowledge of government bodies, external agencies and partnering transit organizations involved in developing public transportation systems;

Knowledge and understanding of technical and financial information as found on large capital programs;

Knowledge of Human Resources legislation (e.g. Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.) to monitor and manage employees and contractors, including experience in the application of collective agreement provisions;

Managerial expertise to provide senior technical and administrative leadership to an operating or function unit with multiple teams;

Knowledge of budget development and management processes (annual and long-term budgets);

Accommodation:
Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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